Sandhills Elementary vs Swansea High Freshman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandhills Elementary
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
491 students
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Swansea · Public other · Grades 9–9
274 students
| Measure | Sandhills Elementary Swansea, South Carolina | Swansea High Freshman Academy Swansea, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #628 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #42904 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 491 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Swansea | Swansea |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Swansea High Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Sandhills Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sandhills Elementary better than Swansea High Freshman Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandhills Elementary and Swansea High Freshman Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Swansea in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandhills Elementary: 491. Swansea High Freshman Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandhills Elementary and Swansea High Freshman Academy rank in South Carolina?
Sandhills Elementary is 628th of 688 and Swansea High Freshman Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).